Motorcycle Patrol
The Police1 Motorcycle Patrol topic page provides motor officers with news, information and resources they need to be ready for everything from VIP escort to high-speed pursuit of a dangerous suspect.
The state’s new Law Enforcement Motor Standard is offered free of charge
In service since 1909, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Motor Unit currently has 31 full-time riders
The 93 CHP cadets graduating this week participate in a five-mile run from the CHP Academy to the California Peace Officers’ Memorial to honor fallen LEOs
The Ceres Police Department has been using electric cycles since 2014 but they’ve had miscellaneous mechanical problems
The driver had shifted into reverse and accelerated, hitting the officer directly behind him, in what police called “clearly an intentional act”
Matthew Thomas Cook, 34, was pulled over for a traffic stop before allegedly stealing an ambulance in an attempt to flee pursuing officers
In a short film, Officer Zane Wiseman shares his journey from the hospital bed back to full duty – on the motorcycle unit
Officer Scotty Triplett was in emergency mode on an official escort when a vehicle turned into his path
“You’re the first person I actually talked to, to be honest,” the rider said
Officer Brian Burch quickly returned fire, video shows
The program is designed to give officers in motorcycle units basic training all the way through advanced riding skills
Deputy Thomas Albanese was on duty when his motorcycle was struck
The deputy was not immediately identified
Motorcycle patrol officers practice “pattern” work in Clovis, California
Sgt. Bruce Watson had just finished an off-duty job leading a funeral procession, the sheriff’s office said
The officer was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials said
The officer had just completed a motor demonstration when he was involved in a crash
Multiple roadway LODDs in early 2020 are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
Paul Dunn, 50, was on his way to work when the crash occurred
The officer was rear-ended by a pickup truck and dragged for an unknown distance before it came to a stop
Because of too many distracted driver incidents, officers in these units will be reassigned to patrol cars
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet
Officers in an Arizona city are catching the attention of some drivers with their new equipment
Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
Every fall since 1975, the Michigan State Police have evaluated patrol vehicles and published the results
The trooper was to be married Oct. 7
This gem has been floating around the internet for a while, and while its original author is unknown, the truths are just too accurate not to share
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert
The officer is survived by his wife and three kids
A motorcycle officer died Tuesday in a multi-vehicle crash
